Logo

SHpektakel

Date
17. - 27. August 2026
Six actors in costume. A large painting of a cloister in the background. A nun, a police officer, a man wearing a top hat, and a man holding a cake.

The renowned theater in Schaffhausen delights theatergoers from across the region. Under the direction of Damir Žižek, the company presents gripping classics and contemporary plays. The productions are characterized by skillful combinations of incisive dramaturgy, vibrant set designs, lighting, music, and choreographic sophistication.

On a stage, four nuns are walking through a cloister in the background. In the foreground, two people are sitting watching television.

25 Years of SHpektakel

Friedrich Dürrenmatt: The Marriage of Mr. Mississippi

The SHpektakel is celebrating its 25th anniversary and is once again turning to Dürrenmatt: in 2026, director Damir Žižek will stage “The Marriage of Mr. Mississippi,” marking his fifth production of a play by the Swiss playwright. The professional ensemble will present a sharp-witted staging of this social comedy at the Bachturnhalle.

Tickets for SHpektakel

Travel comfortably by bus and train to Schaffhausen for the SHpektakel.